Cheese Quesadilla Lunch

A whole-wheat quesadilla is filled with Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, black beans, and salsa and then baked to crispy perfection. Serve with a pudding cup for dessert.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 259 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup prepared salsa
• 1 ½ tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 2 (6 inch) whole-wheat tortillas
• ½ teaspoon butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon prepared guacamole
• 1 tablespoon chopped red bell peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix salsa, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, black beans, and cilantro together in a bowl. Spoon salsa mixture on the center of 1 tortilla and spread evenly. Place remaining tortilla on top of filling. Arrange quesadilla on a baking sheet and brush top tortilla with butter.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until top begins to brown and cheese is melted, 9 to 12 minutes. Slice quesadilla with a pizza cutter; garnish with guacamole and red bell pepper.